A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Police Scotland is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 14-year-old girl found dead within Bourtreehill Park, Irvine around 1145 hrs on Monday 11 September 2017.

“The death is being treated as unexplained.

“It is anticipated that a post mortem examination will take place in due course to establish the exact cause of death and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.”

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